Renewables reversal marks a policy pivot by Ford
An editorial notes Ontario premier Doug Ford shifts toward renewables after years of opposing them. Energy minister Todd Smith aims for 2000 megawatts of non emitting power with 3000 more planned, framing a regular cadence. The piece questions timing and consistency while praising potential job growth and climate benefits.
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Leaders urged to step aside amid poll driven doubt
Canadian and American leaders face mounting polls suggesting they should exit before party futures are hurt. Biden and Trudeau are contrasted with rivals and historical examples as voters show waning support and calls for new faces ahead of 2025 and 2024 elections.
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Ed Stelmach
Alberta
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Letter to the editor on Canada EV goals and infrastructure
The author argues that Canada's 2035 gasoline vehicle ban hinges on robust charging infrastructure and affordable home charging. They cite NRCan data showing thousands of charging stations but warn of high installation costs, condo retrofits, and grid capacity limits amid rural reliability concerns. Thunder Bay has about 20 stations. They question if the grid can handle simultaneous charging with cooling loads and extreme weather.
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Thunder Bay
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